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AO62 SXL

2012 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,699 mi
Last recorded175,699 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Audi A486,713 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 SXL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 175,699 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 175,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 164,048 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 151,044 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 151,044 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 138,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 123,619 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 123,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 114,526 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm-3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm-3.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 109,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,684 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 85,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 70,640 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of items usually tested

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,413 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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AO62 SXL is a 2012 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 86,713 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO62 SXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 14 years old, this Audi A4 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO62 SXL registered?

AO62 SXL is a 2012 Audi A4, first registered on 7 November 2012.

Is AO62 SXL safe to buy?

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